Celebrating the life of James L. Johnson.
SJ 137 is a Senate resolution celebrating the life of James L. Johnson. It is a symbolic, non-binding resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on any individuals or groups. The bill serves solely to honor James L. Johnson through formal recognition by the Senate. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Mar 14, 2026
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The bill was converted from an introduced Senate Joint Resolution to an enrolled version, indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for signature. The substantive content remains the same - a resolution honoring James L. Johnson's life and legacy.
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Formatting changes from introduced draft to enrolled final version, including removal of patron information, addition of approval dates, and reorganization of text layout for official printing.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ137ER)
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Presented 26107167D
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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